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Tribunal help.
Hi everyone, new here, but not to scope.
After 88 weeks of waiting I had my pip tribunal today, I had a representative but she let me down 2 days before the tribunal. they asked me a few questions then looked over some new mental health I provided which said that I looked after my nephew for a few hours on a certain day to help my brother save on childcare costs. The tribunal panel said they wanted to postpone the hearing so I can find a new rep and discuss the matter with them, as they could take points away from me due to watching my nephew for a little bit. I explained to them that I only did it for a couple of weeks as I thought I could manage, but it turned out that I couldn't so now he goes to nursery. Also my mental health issues mean I struggle to say no to people, even though it causes my physical issues to deteriorate. I am appealing that as I need help to lift pans etc when cooking, use aids to take my meds, need social support. Basically my question is has anyone had anything similar happen? What was the end outcome? I'm worries as I've already been waiting 88 weeks for tribunal date, now have the added time of getting a rep to look over case, advise then tell the court whether I'm proceeding or not. But I'm due for reassessment next year and I'm worried I'll be reassessed before the hearing goes ahead.
Thanks for any replies.
After 88 weeks of waiting I had my pip tribunal today, I had a representative but she let me down 2 days before the tribunal. they asked me a few questions then looked over some new mental health I provided which said that I looked after my nephew for a few hours on a certain day to help my brother save on childcare costs. The tribunal panel said they wanted to postpone the hearing so I can find a new rep and discuss the matter with them, as they could take points away from me due to watching my nephew for a little bit. I explained to them that I only did it for a couple of weeks as I thought I could manage, but it turned out that I couldn't so now he goes to nursery. Also my mental health issues mean I struggle to say no to people, even though it causes my physical issues to deteriorate. I am appealing that as I need help to lift pans etc when cooking, use aids to take my meds, need social support. Basically my question is has anyone had anything similar happen? What was the end outcome? I'm worries as I've already been waiting 88 weeks for tribunal date, now have the added time of getting a rep to look over case, advise then tell the court whether I'm proceeding or not. But I'm due for reassessment next year and I'm worried I'll be reassessed before the hearing goes ahead.
Thanks for any replies.
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Could you explain a bit more please?
Has anyone told you why you've been waiting 88 weeks? That's nearly 2 years I think?
And why did you
tell them you'd been looking after your nephew?
How many hours a day were you looking after him and what has that to do with your mental health?
Sorry, I'm just trying to understand what's happening.
Why have you waited ages? Can you please tell us a bit more about your caring situation? Next time, do not tell them you are a carer. Apologies for these questions but I cannot formulate a high quality response without enough information. Do you work or not?
So I mirror the advice of @poppy123456
@April2018mom - is that a good idea?
The tribunal may feel that there is a conflict between having limited functionality to carry out tasks, and yet caring for a child at the same time, but I don't believe that denying that you look after a child is the way forward...
Particularly when you've already told them!
Thanks for the replies everyone.